Genetics
From end to end
For the first time, geneticists have determined the complete sequence of the human X chromosome and created an exact virtual copy of it.
15.07.2020- English version
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Cellular technologies
Spermatogony "in vitro"
Scientists were able to grow sperm progenitor cells and maintain their existence for several weeks.
14.07.2020
Biomedicine
Not just pneumonia
The first comprehensive review of lesions of internal organs outside the respiratory system in coronavirus infection has been published.
14.07.2020
Genetics
The most effective gene
Scientists analyzed almost 300 antibodies that neutralize the coronavirus, and found that the most effective of them are encoded by the IGHV3-53 gene.
14.07.2020
Other life sciences
Repair of donor lungs
The new method allows not only to preserve the lungs longer, but also to restore them by connecting them to the circulatory system of a live pig.
14.07.2020
Biomedicine
Don't rush to bury vaccines
In case of repeated infection, not only antibodies, but also cellular immunity – B- and T-lymphocytes - are able to quickly cope with the virus.
14.07.2020
Biomedicine
Double flipping of killers
Cancer cells turn immune cells into helpers to make it easier to metastasize. Scientists were able to reverse this process.
13.07.2020
Biomedicine
Nanoantibodies against coronavirus
Two variants of antibodies from the blood of llamas that neutralize SARS-CoV-2 have performed well in tests on human cell cultures.
13.07.2020
Genetic engineering
The key to the tomb
With amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the patient's body literally becomes a tomb, the walls of which will gradually shrink.
13.07.2020
Other life sciences
Pandemic: an optimist's opinion
Interview with Andrey Georgievich Malyavin, chief freelance pulmonologist of the Ministry of Health of Russia for the Central Federal District.
13.07.2020
Genetic engineering
CAR-T Alternative
Bioengineered T-killers are cheaper than classical CAR-T therapy, and can also be used when it is ineffective.
Prolonging youth
Can we do without physical education?
The protein isolated from the blood of "trained" mice triggers the improvement of cognitive functions without physical exertion.
10.07.2020
Genetic engineering
Editing mitochondrial DNA
The toxin synthesized by bacteria was able to solve a problem that was too difficult for CRISPR-Cas9 technology.
Healthy skepticism
It's too early to rejoice
Expert Vasily Vlasov – that the Russian vaccine against COVID-19 has formed an immune response in volunteers.
Biomedicine
Finalists
After checking 255 antibodies isolated from coronavirus patients for the ability to neutralize SARS-CoV-2, 28 of them reached the final.
Controversial
Cloning as a method of reproduction
Biologist Denis Rebrikov – about natural and artificial selection, surrogacy and the future of cloning technology.
10.07.2020
Biomedicine
Special delivery
The microRNAs that stop tumor growth were successfully delivered with the help of nanoparticles and activated with light in vivo.
09.07.2020
Other life sciences
Intestines and heart
One of the beneficial bacteria found in the human gut may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
09.07.2020
New in Gerontology
An unusual model of aging
The authors of a recently published article suggest considering pregnancy as a process somewhat similar to aging.
09.07.2020
Biomedicine
microRNAs against steatohepatitis
American scientists have successfully tested experimental treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on mice.
09.07.2020